In response to concerns over the safety and effectiveness of some drugs aimed at children, the Ministry of Health has […]
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NZ Herald: Health fears force Govt rethink on Ritalin use
Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about changing guidelines for the use of Ritalin (and other copies of […]
Continue readingRNZ: New types of grasses being used to keep birds away
Grazzlanz Technology, based in Palmerston North, has received funding to continue research into the commercial development of specific grasses which […]
Continue readingSwine flu: nearly a third of us immune
A study of the spread of swine flu during the pandemic shows that almost a third of New Zealanders (1.26 […]
Continue readingOil drilling and exploration in NZ’s deep waters
ONLINE MEDIA BRIEFING: Thurs 10 June, 11 am (NZT) Over past decades, the drive to discover large new petroleum reserves […]
Continue readingBurger diet boosts kids’ asthma and wheeze risk – Experts respond
AusSMC: New research from Europe suggests eating three or more burgers a week may boost a child’s risk of asthma […]
Continue readingNZ Herald: Islands in Pacific are growing, study says
Eloise Gibson writes in the New Zealand Herald about a study of Pacific Islands over the last few decades which […]
Continue readingTVNZ/NZPA: NZ research shows Pacific islands not shrinking
Low-lying Pacific islands may not have as much to fear from sea level rise as previously though, according to Auckland […]
Continue readingNZPA: Children pregnant women should avoid energy shots
Yesterday, the NZFSA put out its caffeine risk profile, particularly focusing on which (if any) elements of the population should […]
Continue readingMalborough Express: Call to help with whale research
Department of Conservation researchers are encouraging the public to report all Southern right whale sightings in efforts to support a […]
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